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| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | WBEZ | The Rundown: CPS lunchroom workers fight for higher wages | https://www.wbez.org/wbez-newsletter/2026/04/23/the-rundown-cps-lunchroom-workers-fight-for-higher-wages | _Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and_ [ __this recipe_ _ ][4] _is perfect for my recent obsession with chickpeas. Here’s what you need to know today._ [ **_1\. Lunchroom workers plan to block traffic as contract talks with CPS stall_ ** ][5] Kimberly Penson, who has worked for Chicago Public Schools … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | WBEZ | Bears exit from Chicago closer to reality as House passes bill helping Arlington Heights bid | https://www.wbez.org/sports/2026/04/23/bears-stadium-arlington-heights-property-tax-relief-infrastructure-northwest-indiana | SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers inched closer to the red zone in keeping the Chicago Bears from crossing state lines into Indiana, with the Illinois House on Wednesday green-lighting a measure that would give the NFL team property tax certainty while also providing some property tax relief for homeowners. The House … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | NBC Local | Top music biopics of the 21st century, according to Richard Roeper | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/top-music-biopics-of-the-21st-century-according-to-richard-roeper/3927102/ | With “Michael” opening in massive fashion this weekend—playing on nearly 4,000 screens in North America and launching in over 80 international markets—you might think we've seen a wellspring of music biopics in recent years. You wouldn’t be wrong. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][6] … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | NBC Local | Roof slides off two-flat building in South Chicago | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/roof-slides-off-two-flat-building-in-south-chicago/3927126/ | The roof of a South Chicago two-flat slid off the building on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Around 2:15 p.m., authorities said they responded to the 3000 block of East 80th Street in South Chicago and found a two-story building that was partially collapsed after the roof slid off. Stream NBC … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | NBC Local | Cause of death released for former owner of ‘Home Alone' house found dead | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/cause-of-death-released-for-former-owner-of-home-alone-house-found-dead-in-suburban-nature-preserve/3927131/ | An autopsy revealed the preliminary cause of death for a north suburban man, the previous owner of the movie-famous "Home Alone" house, [ who was found dead in a Lake Forest nature preserve ][1] . According to the Lake County coroner's office, 79-year-old John Abendshien of Lake Forest was found … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Another dog found dead in bag as Will County cases grow to seven: sheriff | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/another-dog-found-dead-bag-will-county-cases-grow-seven-sheriff | #### The Brief * * A seventh dead dog was found in a garbage bag along a Will County roadway Tuesday; authorities are investigating and working to determine the cause of death. * The discovery follows six similar cases last month in Crete Township, where dogs were found in trash … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Reward offered in search for suspect in deadly Little Village mass shooting | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/reward-offered-in-search-for-suspect-in-deadly-little-village-mass-shooting | ![Man killed, 3 women hospitalized after Little Village shooting, police say][8] #### [ Man killed, 3 women hospitalized after Little Village shooting, police say ][9] A man is dead and three women are hospitalized — one in critical condition — following a shooting Wednesday in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, authorities … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Federal charge filed against man who returned to U.S. after deportation, convicted in 2023 Palatine shooting | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/federal-charge-filed-against-man-who-returned-u-s-after-deportation-convicted-2023-palatine-shooting | #### The Brief * * A Mexican national living in suburban Chicago was indicted and pleaded guilty to unlawfully re-entering the U.S. after being deported in 2020. * He was previously arrested in 2023 for a violent incident involving a shooting and attempted carjacking, leading to a five-year sentence, plus … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Marimar Martínez testifica y exige responsabilidad o 'más personas resultarán heridas' | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/04/23/marimar-martinez-testifica-y-exige-responsabilidad-o-mas-personas-resultaran-heridas | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][51] * [ Facebook ][52] * [ Bluesky ][53] * [ Email ][54] * [ Reddit ][55] * [ Flipboard ][56] [ ![][57] ][58] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Marimar Martínez, la mujer … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | JCPenney to exit Ford City as city pressures mall's owner | https://chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/2026/04/23/jcpenney-exit-ford-city-mall-owner-namdar-realty-group | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][42] * [ Facebook ][43] * [ Bluesky ][44] * [ Email ][45] * [ Reddit ][46] * [ Flipboard ][47] The last department store anchor at Ford City Mall is closing, likely sealing the fate of the deteriorating shopping … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Ya abrieron las inscripciones para campamento de verano del Distrito de Parques y el proceso frustra a algunos | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/04/23/ya-abrieron-las-inscripciones-para-campamento-de-verano-del-distrito-de-parques-y-el-proceso-frustra-a-algunos | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][31] * [ Facebook ][32] * [ Bluesky ][33] * [ Email ][34] * [ Reddit ][35] * [ Flipboard ][36] [ ![][37] ][38] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Leah Fagan estaba en … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Southern Illinois native Bryan Hudson settling in for White Sox' bullpen | https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/04/23/white-sox-bryan-hudson-munetaka-murakami-tyler-davis | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][18] * [ Facebook ][19] * [ Bluesky ][20] * [ Email ][21] * [ Reddit ][22] * [ Flipboard ][23] PHOENIX — **Bryan Hudson** is no stranger to the [ White Sox ][24] ’ roster shuffle in the bullpen. … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Rich Eisen's evasive commentary on Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel saga indicative of NFL media's coverage | https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2026/04/23/rich-eisen-dianna-russini-mike-vrabel-nfl-media-coverage-greg-bedard-espn-patriots-the-athletic | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][10] * [ Facebook ][11] * [ Bluesky ][12] * [ Email ][13] * [ Reddit ][14] * [ Flipboard ][15] Rich Eisen is not a man of few words. As the host of a daily three-hour talk show, he … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Illinois House Speaker Welch staying mum on fellow Democrat lawmaker ousted from House Democratic caucus | https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-house/2026/04/23/illinois-house-speaker-emanuel-chris-welch-harry-benton-plainfield-lawmaker-democratic-caucus-ouster | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch late Wednesday balked at discussing the circumstances behind the ouster of state Rep. … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | CBS Local | Pal Joey's pizzeria in Chicago's west suburbs to close after 53 years | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pal-joeys-pizzeria-chicagos-west-suburbs-closing/ | The only remaining location of [ Pal Joey's pizzeria ][16] in Batavia, Illinois, will soon be going out of business, its owner announced this week. The Batavia Pal Joey's has only been open since 2012, but the history of the pizzeria goes back 53 years. In a Facebook post on … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | CBS Local | Lincolnwood Town Center mall in Chicago's north suburbs to be torn down beginning in May | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lincolnwood-town-center-mall-to-be-torn-down/ | Demolition of the Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood is expected to begin in May, the village said Thursday. At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre- development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | CBS Local | Family believes teen's killing near Hyde Park Academy stemmed from argument over vape pen | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/hyde-park-academy-student-killed-woodlawn-shooting-family-speaks/ | The family of a 16-year-old boy who was [ shot and killed while waiting for the bus near Hyde Park Academy High School ][5] said they believe the shooting was sparked by a minor argument earlier in the day at school. Eric Billops' family said they believe that argument spilled … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | CBS Local | Well-known fruit vendor killed in Little Village shooting with wife, baby just steps away, neighbors say | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fruit-vendor-killed-little-village-shooting-chicago/ | The man killed in a [ Little Village shooting Wednesday ][1] was a well-known neighborhood fruit vendor with a wife and new baby who were just steps away when gunfire erupted, neighbors said. Neighbors identified the victim as a fruit vendor called Coco. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Employees, Customers Robbed At Gunpoint Inside 24-Hour River North Diner, Police Say | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/23/employees-customers-robbed-at-gunpoint-inside-24-hour-river-north-diner-police-say/ | RIVER NORTH — Employees and customers were robbed at gunpoint early Thursday inside a popular 24-hour diner in River North, police said. At 3:12 a.m. Thursday, three men entered Griddle 24, 334 W. Chicago Ave., with multiple firearms and demanded money from people inside, police said. The men took an … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Saint Alfred, Renowned Wicker Park Streetwear Retailer, Is Closing After 22 Years | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/23/saint-alfred-renowned-wicker-park-streetwear-retailer-is-closing-after-22-years/ | WICKER PARK — Saint Alfred, the influential Wicker Park streetwear retailer, is closing at the end of the month after nearly 22 years in business. “After two decades the time has come to say goodbye. Saint Alfred will be closing its business at the end of the month,” the retailer … |